PROMPT PAYMENT UPDATE

On November 27, 2023, BCCA President Chris Atchison and CCA President Mary Van Buren met with Premier Eby and the Minister for Workforce Development, Adam Mercier, to discuss Prompt Payment Legislation, as well as Construction Workforce and Infrastructure needs.

On November 30th, 2023,  VRCA President Jeannine Martin along with other construction association leaders, industry voices, and legal experts, attended the first of several planned round table discussions to further discuss what Prompt Payment Legislation should look like.

The guiding document used on this call, Cross-jurisdictional Legislative Comparison of Prompt Payment and Adjudication Regimes Across Canada, was initiated and funded by BCCA and prepared by Glenn Ackerley and Kathleen Gregus from WeirFoulds LLP.

View the Cross-Jurisdictional Legislative Comparison of Prompt Payment and Adjudication Regimes Across Canada

Updates 

New federal prompt payment legislation enacted | December 15, 2023
Cross-Jurisdictional Analysis as Sent to the Attorney General: November 10, 2023 | November 24, 2023
Prompt Payment Letter (Co-Signed by 30+ Industry Partners) to the Attorney General: October 16, 2023 | October 18, 2023
May 4th Prompt Payment Update | May 4, 2023

Resources

Decoding the Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act: Two-part Webinar Series

Explore the recent implementation of prompt payment and adjudication for Canada’s federal projects by enrolling in our two-part webinar series in February, sponsored by the British Columbia Construction Association. Glenn Ackerley and Jeff Scorgie, Partners at WeirFoulds LLP, will provide a comprehensive understanding of the Act to equip industry professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate these industry changes effectively.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH Part 1: Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act – Prompt Payment
Stay informed and proactive in adapting to the evolving landscape of construction payment regulations into how prompt payment regulations can impact your projects and foster a more transparent and efficient construction payment process.

Learning objectives:

  • Overview of the Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act
  • What are the rights and obligations of parties regarding payment?
  • Understanding the relationship between the federal and provincial acts

CLICK HERE TO WATCH Part 2: Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act – Adjudication
Elevate your understanding of the intricacies of the adjudication process to ensure timely and fair dispute resolution of payment disputes under the Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act.

Learning objectives:

  • What is adjudication about?
  • Overview of the adjudication process under the Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act
  • Differences between the federal and provincial statutes
  • Contractual considerations
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